Publix Contributes $40,000 To Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

April 22, 2011 Publix

In recognition of Earth Day, Publix Super Markets will donate $0.50 per lb., (up to $40,000), to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) when customers purchase any Wild Domestic Shrimp April 17-27.

Report: Mediterranean Fishermen Break Rules, Fish Die Out

April 22, 2011 Robert Evans, Reuters

Some of the most prized fish on the menus of prestigious European restaurants are faced with extinction because too many are being caught, according to a report issued Tuesday.

Food Channel.Com Releases Gulf Documentary

April 22, 2011 The Food Channel

The Food Channel (foodchannel.com ) is releasing a WebTV video that takes a look at the future of seafood following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill which occurred a year ago, April 20, 2010, in the Gulf of Mexico. The crew shot in New Orleans, La., over a ten day period to catch up with what is happening.

DMA Solutions Launches Contest For United Fresh 2011

April 22, 2011 DMA Solutions

DMA Solutions, Inc., a marketing firm focused on the produce industry, is excited to announce their United Fresh 2011 contest utilizing foursquare to award prizes to attendees that participate.

AG Commissioner Aubertine Announces $500,000 For NY Specialty Crops

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced the availability of $500,000 in federal funds to enhance the competitiveness of New York specialty crops, which include fruits, vegetables, maple, honey and horticulture crops grown in New York State.